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AUGUST 16-22, 2018
Looking by Back Ed Pany Christmas 1941 I found a 1941 copy of the Cement News, a weekly newspaper serving Northampton, Coplay, Catasauqua, Cementon and the Cement Belt. On Christmas of 1941 we were a nation at war. The Cement News edition was a mixture of both Christmas news and alarm. We had traditional greetings from our local businessman, Northampton Lumber, Roth Brothers, Northampton and Howertown Dairies, Lentz Motors, Lahovski the tailor, and many others. They are all gone, just local memories. The Roxy Theater had a Christmas Eve midnight show at 12:01 a.m. All tickets were 30 cents plus tax. Shows on Christmas Day were at 1:15 p.m., 6:30
p.m. and 9 p.m. The features were “Never Give a Sucker an Even Break” with W.C. Fields and Leon Errol and “Tanks a Million” with James Gleason and William Tracy. In Coplay, the Ritz featured Ronald Reagan in “International Squadron” at a special price of 22 cents. The Northampton Senior High School Christmas play was “Chimes Ring.” In 1941, holidays set a record at the local post office. The post office was open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday for the sale of postage stamps and defense bonds. More than 8,000 pieces of mail were handled during that time. On Saturday, 24,000 pieces of mail were processed. The Georgian Restaurant on
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Main Street featured a full chicken dinner for 50 cents and a deviled crab platter for 35 cents. Coplay Fire Company formed a committee to arrange parties for draftees before they left for camp. The Cement News stressed the emergency the country was facing. Editor Roger stated, “There are few if any of us who cannot do something for the defense of our country. Civil defense is being organized and registration for those who want to do what they can or are fitted to do.” President Franklin Roosevelt gave his annual Christmas message to the Boy Scouts of America, stressing the virtues of loyalty, courage and truthfulness. Zion Lutheran Church in Northampton was adopting a Chinese girl who was a war refugee. All this proves “freely given, freely ye shall receive.” In 1941, families could only hope and pray the war would be won and their sons and daughters could safely return home. Let us always remember the veterans who served and preserved our security, so we can celebrate all our holidays as free men.
Lehigh Township Police Department’s National Night Out
Tomato Fest at Bath Farmers’ Market
Submitted by SARAH FULTON Bath Farmers’ Market presents Tomato Fest on Friday, Aug. 17 from 3 until 7 p.m. All three pro-
duce stands - Twin Maple Farms, Covered Bridge Farm, and Foothill Farm - have fresh, ripe tomatoes, such as beefsteak, cherry and a variety of heirlooms. Some vendors
will feature a tomato dish to sample or free recipe cards for shoppers to pick up. Shoppers can share their favorite recipes at www.facebook. com/bathfarmersmarketpa.
By HOME NEWS STAFF On Tuesday, Aug. 7, the Lehigh Township Police Department held their 2nd Annual National Night Out at Berlinsville/Bryfogle Park in Lehigh Township. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a
great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the Continued on page 2
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first Tuesday in August (Texas celebrates on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more. (natw.org/about.) There was a prescription med return on site for proper prescription disposal, St. Luke’s newest helicopter paid a visit to attendees, a bicycle derby, Northampton Regional EMS was also in attendance doing blood pressure screenings, CPR and stroke awareness, Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. had fire trucks and their safety house to demonstrate what to do in the event of a fire emergency, a free car seat check, a bounce house, food, games, vendors and so much more. Raffle prizewinners from National Night Out are as follows: Jason Smith – Blue Mountain Quarter Midget Assoc. Basket Laurie Lynn – BBT Gift basket Minalix Rodriquez – Archery Addictions Free Lessons Kathleen Frack - $50 gift card to Berlinsville Hotel Bruce Mack –$50 gift card to Berlinsville Hotel Tim Hunsberger- $50 gift card
RAIN, RAIN, G AWAY!
GET FRESH ON FRIDAY
3-7 p.m. KEYSTONE PARK
Tomato Fest! August 17
Community Veterinary Practice Arthur R Hulshizer, MS, VMD • Kelli Carpenter, DVM
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Mon - Tues - Thurs 9 am–7 pm • Wed - Fri 9 am–5 pm • Sat 9 am-Noon
Beefsteak heirloom cherry & more Stop by select booths for samples or recipes
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Stop by for weekly specials! Wed.- Homemade Meatloaf Thurs.- Our Own Fried Chicken Fri.- All You Can Eat Fish Fry
Join us for our next Cruise Night Aug. 19
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to Berlinsville Hotel Vickie Haines – Heimers Brewhouse Gift basket Mitch Green – 2 Blue Mountain Resort Adventure Park Passes The Lehigh Township Police Department would like to thank everyone who came out. They thank all of their sponsors, because without them, they wouldn't be able to keep this event entirely free: M & T Automotive Executive Auto Gallery Woodstone Country Club and Lodge Blue Mountain Evergreen, Inc. RayLee Rmsm Tent Rentals American Sound & Stage Great Metal Recycling Becky's Drive In Interstate Battery BackWoods Outdoor Center Thomas & Carol O’Donnel Heimer's Brew House Jaindl Farms Mammas Pizza, Berlinsville National Night Out 2019 is being planned for Indian Trail Park. (More pics on Page 9)
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GETTING OUT!
Natural perspectives
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
For the health-minded individual
The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate.
Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting- 6:30
p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Drive, Bath.
Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly
meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Bath Museum- Temporarily closed to the public in preparation
of the move to the new location, 121 S. Walnut St.
Moore Township Association for families in needMonthly meeting second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meet at Covenant United Methodist Church. Excludes June, July and August. United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting- Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at
St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown.
Atlas Cement Memorial Museum- Open the second and fourth Sunday May through Sept. from 1 to 3 p.m., located at 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton.
Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society Tours- Tours of
the founders of Bath, Northampton, Allen and E. Allen Townships every Sat. 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd (Rt. 329), Northampton.
Borough of Bath Cool-Off Night- RESCHEDULED to
Saturday, Aug. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of George Wolf Elementary School. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Little Moore Church Country Festival- August 18 from 3 until 9 p.m. Food, games and music by the Majestics from 5 to 9 p.m. FMI call 610-837-6051.
Tatamy’s Duck Derby- Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. at Braden Park, Bushkill Drive. Five bucks gets you a duck. Spuds & Suds Festival- Saturday, August 25 from noon to 7 p.m. on Chestnut and Northampton Streets in Bath.
Moore Township Community Days- Saturday, August 24 and 25 at 635 English Road, Bath. Food and beer, live music, carriage rides, rides, games, fireworks. Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 8
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street, Northampton. Hosted by Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Northampton Fire Dpt. Block Party and Parade- Sept. 22 hosted by Northampton Fire Dpt. And Alliance Fire Co. #1. 717 Washington Ave., Northampton. Parade 5:30 p.m., judging 4 p.m.
Nazareth Car Show- Sunday, Sept. 30 from 12 until 4 p.m. in
Nazareth Boro Park.
Bikes in Bath- Saturday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 7 p.m. on Allen Street.
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Admission $10/person • Children under 10 free Portion of the proceeds benefit Lehigh Township Lions Club AUGUST 17, 2018 TRUCK DRAGS • GAS • DIESEL All pulls start at 6 p.m.
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Breaking Natural Laws
When I was younger I watched a close friend jump off his grandmother’s shed. To this day I am not sure why he jumped, nor why we didn’t stop him. I think you may already suspect the end result, that being, pain. During those few minutes of watching Mike scramble up the back side of that worn out shed I don’t recall specifically contemplating gravity. However, I didn’t have to as we all were aware that whatever was going to happen next wasn’t going to end well. The universe has set laws that when broken lead to problems. While each of us may disagree with these laws or perhaps “do not believe” in them, please know that your disbelief will not change the validity. It may take time. You
by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
Helping for 20 years may skirt the system. Yet at some point you will pay the piper when the consequences come bearing down. For Mike, it was an immediate broken leg and a summer full of hobbling around. In humility, I put forth these other natural laws: Law of Lik-
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ing, Law of Reciprocation, Law of Tithing and Generosity, Law of Saving, Law of Eating Well, Law of Forgiving, Law of Loving, Law of Body Motion, Law of Moderation in All Things, Law of Rest, Law of Work, and on and on. There are certain “harmonics,” if you will, to abiding by the natural order of things. A flow, a calmness, a certainty exists when you are obedient in this way. For some, such talk of discipline and residing within this way is hogwash. It isn’t. Again, your disbelief does not change the reality of the universe. Broken laws invariably lead to pain. Financial ruin, divorce, and disease typically have a footing in a deviation from the natural path. Do exceptions exist? I would suspect they do but why hang your hat on the 1 percent possibility? I don’t gamble but if I did I’d beat against the lesser possibility every time. So as may be the case, perhaps Continued on page 4
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Scholarship for student Volunteer at Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival Submitted by MARCIE MULLIGAN Celtic Cultural Alliance announces that it will be awarding one $500 scholarship to one high school student who volunteers at Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival, held on September 28-30, 2018, in historic downtown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Through this scholarship, CCA hopes to encourage high school students to learn about Celtic culture and gain useful volunteer experience in the community. Applicants must fill out an application that describes their volunteer experience and includes a photo of themselves volunteering at Celtic Classic. The $500 scholarship is to be applied towards higher education expenses. The student must be in grades 9-12 during the 2018-2019 school year, register for volunteering through the volunteer data base, and volunteer for 12 hours at Celtic Classic on September 28-30, 2018 or in the past two years. A winner will be chosen by December 15, 2018, by a committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors of Celtic Cultural Alliance. For more information and a registration form, please visit www.celticfest.org/volunteer_ scholarship. Celtic Classic runs from Friday, September 28 through Sunday, September 30, in downtown historic Bethlehem. For more information, directions, volunteering opportunities and the weekend’s schedule, log on to www.celticfest.org. For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and friend them on Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic). For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the
organization’s website at www. celticfest.org. Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, Parade of Shamrocks and Lehigh Valley HopsFest and CCA event logos are trademarks of Celtic Cultural Alliance in the U.S. and/or other countries. About the Celtic Cultural Alliance On Columbus Day weekend in 1988, the first Celtic Classic was presented by a small group of individuals. The goal of this dedicated group was to create an event that symbolized the Celtic spirit and history, and to provide the impetus for an organization that focused on promoting the Celtic culture. This group has now evolved into Celtic Cultural Alliance to better communicate the overall goals of the organization. The CCA has expanded with year-round programming to support the mission of promoting and preserving Celtic Culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. In keeping with the spirit of “Next Generation”, the CCA also offers scholarships to promising young students of the Celtic Arts. These yearly scholarships are offered to students of the arts, including Irish Step Dance, Highland Dance, Fiddle, and Bagpipes. The Celtic Classic has blossomed into one of the largest Highland Games and Festival in North America. Annually, over 250,000 visitors come to Historic Bethlehem to join in this celebration of all things Celtic. The organization has expanded into year-round programs. Our educational programming has expanded to include community outreach events in area school districts, religious institutions, local theaters and colleges throughout the Lehigh Valley. A series of scholarships are awarded each year in varied areas of Celtic culture.
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GUEST COLUMN
A Veterinarian Might Save Your Life
By Neil C. Olson Veterinarians at Cornell University just developed a 24-hour test that can detect salmonella infections in farm animals. Previously, it took days to get such test results. The breakthrough will prevent diseased animals from entering the food supply—and thereby reduce the incidence of food poisoning and save lives. Currently, salmonella sickens 1 million Americans each year and kills hundreds. This discovery underscores the critical role veterinarians play in safeguarding our food. Veterinarians are known as the people who treat our beloved pets, but that's far from their only job. They also keep livestock healthy, shape public policy, and conduct groundbreaking research. Yet the U.S. faces a severe shortage of veterinarians—especially specialists in livestock. That shortage has severe consequences not just for animals but for the health of the public. Every time Americans eat a cheeseburger without falling ill, they have veterinarians to thank. Private-sector veterinarians regularly monitor the health of farm animals, administer vaccines, and treat illnesses. Veterinarians at the Agriculture Department inspect meat to ensure it meets federal safety standards. And they research and develop policies to improve food safety. Consider how veterinarians have kept people safe from mad cow disease, a fatal illness that eats away at human brains. Throughout the 1990s, the disease ravaged the United Kingdom and killed over 200 people. Ever since, U.S. veterinarians have diligently monitored for the condition to prevent outbreaks. In 2017, vets affiliated with the USDA identified an infected cow in Alabama before it could make its way into the food supply. A year earlier, University of
Florida experts developed a new technique to prevent cows from contracting uterine diseases, which can spread dangerous bacteria to humans. Meanwhile, at Michigan State University, veterinarians have identified ways to slow the spread of E. coli between dairy cows. The bacteria results in 100,000 illnesses, 3,000 hospitalizations, and 90 deaths in the U.S. every year. Unfortunately, there aren't enough veterinarians to guarantee the safety of our food supply. More than 80 percent of states experienced a shortage of veterinarians last year, according to the USDA. A 2015 report prepared by the Government Accountability Office revealed that the USDA would be short thousands of veterinarians if there were a major animal disease outbreak. Federal officials are taking steps to close this gap. They recently awarded $2.35 million in grants to support rural veterinary practices and help them recruit more large animal veterinarians. But the federal government can't solve the problem by itself. Veterinary schools must help steer
more students into public health and food safety roles. For example, Cornell's School of Veterinary Medicine runs a Summer Dairy Institute to teach students about the dairy industry and connect them with leading professionals in the field. My own school, St. George's University in Grenada, trains many American veterinarians. We teach our students to acknowledge the myriad connections among animals, humans, and the environment. Many veterinary schools also offer dual programs where students can earn degrees as both a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) and master of public health. Outside companies and organizations can also help. In 2010, the biopharmaceutical company Pfizer doled out $2 million in scholarship funds to U.S. veterinary students, two-thirds of whom committed to studying animals used for food. Veterinarians play a significant role in minimizing foodborne illness in the U.S. The continued safety of our food supply depends on training more of them. Neil C. Olson, DVM, PhD, is the dean of St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine (www.sgu.edu/).
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we should consider some actionable advice. For one, I would keep it simple. I’d love more, calm down, save a little, give a little, eat vegetables, exercise, don’t lie, cheat or steal. I gather these are pretty simple natural laws to live by. There are many more I am sure. In your gut you know when you are stepping outside law and order. You just do. But in case you don’t, I can give you practical, bona fide advice that is sure to make a difference in your life, and that is, don’t jump off your grandma’s shed. My best to you. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
Free Community Dinner - MEATLOAF
Aug 25 • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Come out to enjoy fellowship and a meal- absolutely free! Dine-in only please
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by CAROL RITTER
4 ideas to Improve your Company Culture I was traveling a few weeks ago and was forced to eat at a breakfast buffet. Forced may be a harsh word but I’m not a fan of buffets and there were no other options. They were beginning to prepare for lunch when I arrived. I filled my plate with the typical breakfast food and walked over to the salad bar. There was a woman setting it up and I said, “Excuse me, are these salads ready to serve and can I have one?” She mumbled something to me and while walking away, I repeated my question, she answered the same way again and walked away. I stood there perplexed and decided to try one more time. This time I leaned over the counter so she had to look at me and said, “Excuse me, if you would be so kind to come over here and look at me I might hear what you said.” She came over and said that I could have a salad. I hope I described how rude she was, no smile, no greeting, no attempt to be courteous. So the question is, who’s to blame? Is it her or her boss or the culture that the restaurant has created? I believe it’s the company culture created by the owner and implemented by the manager. Here are some ideas for creating a successful company culture. 1. Employees first; train and treat your employees like gold. The best managers make an in-
vestment in their employees, they get to know them, they build trust and they let them know they have their backs when things go wrong. 2. Make sure each employee is treated fairly. Don’t play favorites; it’s natural to like employees on many different levels but keep that in check and don’t let anyone see favoritism. 3. Give your employees feedback. Meet with them one on one and state your expectations, listen to their issues and help them to be a productive, loyal, trustworthy employee. 4. And, offer ideas for consistent employee improvement. Keeping them motivated to bring their “A” game to work every day and to create an upbeat company culture where everyone works to not only serve customers but to help each other. My guess is if I ever go back there again, this employee will be gone. Sadly, she might have turned into a productive part of the team if someone with expert coaching skills took the time to understand her and provide her with the expectations for extreme customer service.
COUNTRY
Festival
Christ U.C.C. Church - Danielsville
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The Majestics – 5-9 PM
Fun For all ageS! GIANT CAKE WALK Sand Art • Duck Pond Plinko • Dunking Machine Games & More Bring the whole Family for a Great time!
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Win home Baked cakeS!! Call Little Moore UCC 610-837-6051 For more information
Horner's Cemetery Historical Society 10th Anniversary Festival Submitted by PEGGY MOSER When: Sat. Sept. 22, 2018 from 1 until 4 p.m. Where; 4965 Nor- Bath Blvd., Northampton. Craig's Scotch-Irish was founded in 1728. It was the oldest and permanent settlement in the Lehigh Valley. Horner’s Cemetery is the final resting place of the earlier founders, and is the oldest cemetery in Northampton County. Come see and hear about the ties to Pres. George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Pres. Teddy Roosevelt. The first congregation formed in 1730 and the first church was built in 1731. Visit Jane Horner, the first woman killed by Indians, Deputy Survey-
or General of PA, and the surveyor of the Penn families, first cleric that died in the American Revolution. First officers of the county system. Delegates to Carpenter’s Hall in Phila. State Militia Surgeon General, postmasters and paymasters. We are raising funds
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to purchase stainless steel nametags for tombstones that cannot be read. We have 35 already, since the area dates back to 1728 and was part of Bucks County that was uninhabitable. Food, raffles, actors. tours, hearse car show, live music, DAR, kid’s activities, and car tour of settlement homes. For more information, please call Peggy at 610-837-1757.
PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 @9:00 AM Springtown Volunteer Fire Company #1 3010 Route 212 * Springtown, Bucks Co., PA 18081
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Two Classic Autos, 2014 Chevrolet Spark, Lg. Selection/Country Collectibles, Advertising, Collection/
Milk Bottles & Related Items, Vintage Doll House Furn., Models, Toys, Vintage Comic Books & Mad Magazines, Clocks, Accessories & Small Collectibles, Vintage Oak & Other Vintage Furniture, Etc. VEHICLES SELL @ APPROX. 11:30 AM: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette LT1: approx. 50,450 mi., July 12, vin 2014 @ 9:00 AM 5.7 litre V-8 Saturday, gas. eng., auto. trans, 1G1YY22P5S5107836; 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire500 Company Convertible Coupe: 5 digit odo. reading 49,431 mi., cu. in. V-8 gas. eng., auto. trans., vin 6L67S5Q243652** Corvette Cadillac are being sold ABSOLUTE to the highest bidder for the 2718&Mountain View Drive Est/Joseph M. Hogan, Dec’d., formerly of Easton, PA
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Bath Borough can really be proud of their new municipal building located downtown on South Walnut Street. The volunteers put so much time and attention into making it a place of beauty as well as a place of historical significance in our 275 years as a community. It’s no wonder Council had such a large crowd at their grand opening. Every one of those volunteers deserves credit for doing such a fine job inside and outside of the building. Together, it was their creation, a true team effort. Their names inscribed on a plaque will give them this proper credit. Congratulations ! ! ! . . . . It was a bright spot in an otherwise dismal couple weeks, weather-wise. On the final night of Musikfest, it rained again, and all of those events I talked about last week have had to do the best they could as summer is starting its decline and leaves begin to fall. Maybe the sun will shine again for things that are scheduled outdoors for this weekend, even though the Legion’s clambake and Garry Hunsicker’s ham and string bean supper at Christ Church are indoors on Saturday. And hopefully for Moore Township’s Community Days on August 24 and 25 and Bath’s Spuds & Suds on the 25th, and whatever else is going on . . . . It’s wonderful in this day and age that folks are living a lot longer with all the medi-
cines we’re taking. Betty Gehring recently celebrated her 100th birthday (hope to see her at the church breakfast in September); Pearl Eberts’ 99th birthday was celebrated last week at the senior center. Margaret Halbfoerster from the former Margie’s Cake Shop is 96, I hear. Wow! Keep it up, gals! . . . . Wherever you drive these days, there’s road or bridge construction, and that means detours, so it takes longer to go from Point A to Point B. Take your time, that’s the best advice. . . .Phillies are out of first place now, and deserved to lose on Sunday with that sloppy defensive game. Now they face the Red Sox, then the reviving Mets. . . . Ron subbed as scorekeeper for hearts the other day when Tom was down in Georgia. . . .Time for a drink, don’t know what, but I’m thirsty. Have a good week and stay cool wherever you are.
Creative Corner Captain Firefly by Charles McIlhaney Jr. Fireflies (or lightning bugs) are seen summer nights, some on wing and some on the ground, signaling to each other with their entrancing tail beacons. It’s pretty much a rite of passage for kids to catch one of the benign fliers and watch it light up in the palm of their hands. And then, there’s the long stray firefly that somehow gets into the house unnoticed, until nightfall when its subtle
Ham and String Bean Dinner Christ Church, UCC, 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath
Saturday, August 18th • 4 - 7 PM $10.00 per person $4.00 for children ages 6 - 12 Take out available
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flash lights a darkened room like a slow moving shooting star. Firefly to Ground Control, Come in please, if you will. I’ve flown into a realm untold Across some portal’s sill. There is no Earth, sky, or trees, Only barren landscapes loom. Come in Ground Control, if you please, Guide me from this land of gloom. Breathless spectres hang on walls. Flowers stand with lifeless blooms. Ground Control, please heed my call, Lest by this morbid clutch I’m doomed. OverGround Control to Firefly, Negative on the doomed. Through the open window, fly toward our light From what humans call a “living” room.
Chewing Gum We Knew
Chicle Co. acquired Dr. Beeman’s recipe but they ceased production in 1978 due to low sales. In 1985 they brought back Clove and Black Jack gums. Sen-Sen: This was originally produced as a breath freshener with a licorice flavor. In the late 1800s T.B. Dunn & Co., a perfume dealer from Rochester, NY took over the manufacturer of Sen-Sen. An employee by the name of Kerschner developed it into the shape of small hard squares with a licorice flavor. It has now been discontinued. (Mother always carried a pack or two of Sen-Sen in her purse.) Juicy Fruit: This gum was introduced in 1893 by the Wrigley Gum Company, a subsidiary of Mars. It was taken off the market during WWII due to rationing of sugar and provided only to soldiers. Chiclets: The word Chiclets comes from the Spanish word Chicle, the milky latex of the sapodilla tree. It was originally introduced in 1900 as a peppermint gum. Fruit flavors were added later. Some are still available in
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By Kathleen Unger Black Jack: Black Jack gum was made by American Chicle Company. In 1869 Mexican President Gen. Anloneo Lopeg who was exiled to New Jersey, brought with him a bag of chicles. He experimented with the black sticky stuff and there he met Thomas Adams of New York. In 1871, Lopeg and Adams received a patent for a black gum made with sarsaparilla flavor. In 1884 they added licorice flavor to the gum. In 1914, Thomas Adams developed Clove gum, but it was not appealing to many people and now is only manufactured every few years. In the 1970s, production ceased because of slow sales and the company was purchased by American Chicle. In 1962, Warner Lambert bought the company from American Chicle and began making Black Jack again. In 2000, Pfizer purchased the company and later was taken over by Cadbury. In 2010 it was purchased by Kraft Foods and in 2012 changed the name to Mondelez. Teaberry: Teaberry was my father’s favorite. This gum was introduced in the early 1900s by D.L. Clark Co, later the Clark Gum Company. The name refers to an Eastern Teaberry Shrub native to northeastern U.S., with flavors like wintergreen. Beemans: In Ohio, Dr. Edward Beeman, in the late 1800s made a gum of pepsin and chicle to aid digestion. In 1898, the American
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While waiting for the results you can do a bit of analysis yourself. Soils are made of clay, sand, and silt particles. The feel and cohesive nature of this sample will tell you a bit about your soil. Take a handfulof soil and create a ribbon by rubbing it through your thumb and index finger to get a feel for your soil type. If the soil easily forms a ball or rolls into a sausage shape, feels slippery when wet and smoother when dry, you have a high percent of clay in your soil. Soils with a high percent of the very small clay particles are often called heavy soils. They stay wet longer and hold onto soil nutrients. Clay soils are slow to dry out and warm up in the spring. Avoid working them when wet. This leads to compaction and clods you will be contending with all season long. Soils with a larger percent of sand particles don’t form a ball when moist and feel gritty to the touch. The much larger sand particles create bigger pores in the soil for water and nutrients to move through quickly. They tend to be nutrient deficient, fast draining and dry. But they warm up and dry quickly in the spring. Silt feels smooth like flour when dry and soapy slick when wet. They are the middle-sized particles that hold water and nutrients longer than sand, but not as much as
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Steel beams for Coplay Bridge May pass through Howertown Park
By KERI LINDENMUTH Project managers for the Coplay Bridge construction project appeared before the Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 12 to request access to Howertown Park and Short Lane for the project’s steel beam transportation. Construction on Route 329 has threatened to put the project, on schedule since December 2016, in a delay that could cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ten steel beams, between 130 and 180 feet long, are scheduled to pass through the township around July 16. However, the recent Route 329 construction project, which detours drivers onto Atlas and Savage Roads, has project managers worried. The
trucks transporting the beams will not be able to fit on either road. Simply attempting to navigate these roads will create a traffic standstill and a dangerous driver-safety issue, project managers say. “No other route [besides 329] can handle the beams,” said Larry Franco, project manager. As a result, Franco and his team, on behalf of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, are requesting access to Howertown Park and Short Lane. They believe that their drivers can turn off 329 onto Short Lane and cut across a short parcel of the park, avoiding the detour, before entering back onto Route 329. They propose to construct Continued on page 3
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Edelman School I am over in Upper Nazareth speaking to Raymond and Bill Smith, whose relative, Charles Smith, a quarry foreman, was killed in the 1942 Sandt’s Eddy Cement quarry explosion. Raymond’s father Stewart also lost his life in the explosion at the old Sunny Slope Dehydrating plant in East Allen Township a number of years ago. Raymond lived in Upper Edelman’s, which is north on Route 191 east of Belfast. The family resided on a 27-acre farm containing the Edelman Hard Vein Slate quarry. The quarry slate was mined by a crew of 12 employees. The slate was hoisted from the quarry with two old automobile engines and was moved by both truck and rail to out of state markets. I asked Bill if the family re-
ceived any royalty. He thought they may have received $100 annually. Raymond attended the Upper Edelman one-room schoolhouse. The building has been restored and is open to the public annually. Mr. Smith said, ‘The school consisted of grades one to eight. There were 30 students and one teacher. “Some of the former teachers were Naaman Peil, Mildred Arndt and Stanley Kressler, who later became principal at Easton High School. “The trusty outhouse had a tablet on the door, one side was In, the other Out. You turned the card and the two-seater was occupied. “For water we took a bucket Continued on page 6
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Benjamin Longacre receives congratul Trump during ations from the graduatio President n and United States commissioning ceremonyDonald Naval Academy. at the submitted by CHUCK LONGAC and graduated RE on May 25, Benjamin with 2018 graduate of Longacre, a 2014 in a Bachelor of Science degree Engineering. Northampton High School, Featured speaker has graduated Area at the graduatio the United States n and from Naval Academy sioning ceremony was commisin Annapolis President Donald Trump. , his Commiss MD and received Ben is temporari ion the United States as an Ensign in to ly assigned the SAPR Navy. Ben was inducted Academy, and office at the Naval into the will report Naval Academy on July 1, 2014 val Air Station Pensacola to Navember to begin in Noflight training.
Northampton They were Borough police were called something from seen removing to of Main Street the 1800 block 1800 a home on around 10 p.m. in Northampton knownblock. At this time it is the on Monday, what was removed un25. Shortly June the home. from after Fire Departme the Bethlehem The was called to nt’s bomb squad Main investigation shut down the scene. Street overnight into Tuesday, June 26.
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(Originally published in 2007) School and Nazareth High I found this “Looking Back” in ily he was a member of the the January 1945 Cement, Lime School, Family Church and trustee and Gypsum Workers Bulletin. Holy Holy Family Sick and Rethe The article takes us back to World of Society. War II remembering cement lief Survivors included his mother, workers who gave their lives in four brothers, two sisters, and the conflict. 2/C John H. Nagy, Luke Mrs. Anna Nagy of Nazareth Seamen Nagy and Mrs. Louis Frank received the sad news that her and and Mrs. John Keppel. son, Sgt. Joseph F. Nagy, a former Skasitz, #17 enacted this resoLocal member of Local #17 Nazareth, whereas: It is with great Grayson Makdesi, died in France on October 5, lution, and sorrow we record the Colin Dorward, Luke Landis, Brady Rauch, Michael Chromey. Behn, right: Will to left from Pictured and 1944. He entered the service in regret Edelman, Jaxson Coccetti, Jack Boreman our friend and brother Matthew Silfies, Jamison Flyte, Jonas tournament hosted by June 1942 receiving basic train- death of F. Nagy. Our deceased Joseph 2018 Moore Black T-ball Team T-ball submitted by BARBARA LANDIS ing at Camp Claiborne, La. He Sgt. the end of season Lehigh Township. made the supreme sacrispent nine months at Fort. St. brother that freedom and justice Congratulations to MTAA's for winning fice so John Canada. still endure and that our Allen Township Later he was sent to Greenville, might be draped for a period of charter went and on May 30, 1943 days. Approves Coplay Pa., overseas. He was promoted to the thirty readers may recall when My rank of sergeant in England and Bridge beam brother, Mr. Luke Nagy, later saw action in Cherbourg, Frank’s Borough of Nazareth Transport; denies Valogues, St. Mere Eglise, St. servedfinethepolice officer. Mrs. Nagy, a Pieres Eglise and other places in as proud to say, is a cousin to Rockefeller am I France. writer. Request A graduate of Holy Fam- this
Jaindl withdraws Application for Development along Locust And Arrowhead Roads
By KERI LINDENMUTH Developer David Jaindl withdrew an application for development of property he owns along Locust and Arrowhead Roads. He was scheduled to give a presentation to the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors on June 28, but canceled the day prior. Jaindl made the request to rezone and develop the property, close to Airport Road, last April. However, he has yet to make a presentation to the township about his plans. Township Manager Brent
Green said Jaindl will resubmit his application at a later date. Meanwhile, the township granted one final extension to St. Luke’s for a subdivision plan and parking lot improvements on their Silver Crest Road property. The extension has been granted until September 30, with supervisors agreeing they will not grant any more extensions following that date. Finally, township resident Linda Edinger asked supervisors Continued on page 6
By KERI LINDENMUTH will be avoiding the Route While supervisors originally port During their June 26 meeting, “over half the disproject managers 329 detour for the Allen Township Board of Su- requested transporting the tance.” pervisors approved the request to think about project manager As an added bonus, project allow steel beams for the Coplay beams at night,said backing up managers said they would deposit Bridge to pass through How- Larry Franco ends of Route 329 Continued on page 2 ertown Park and Short Lane. The traffic at both a hill could prove on ten steel beams will pass through in the dark 77th Year, Issue No. 27 He also said that the the township over three days in dangerous. beams are lit up for 1,000 feet www.homenewspa.com mid-July, possibly July 16. disturb would which vision, managof project Coplay Bridge ers met with township engineer nearby homes. “They are a circus on wheels,” Bob Cox and township solicitor said. answer he to Treadwell B. Lincoln By crossing Howertown Park, questions and update their proUSPS 248-700 Franco said the steel beam transposal.
Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa. com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 7 p.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton 610-2622882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Spanish Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. –Worship 11 a.m., CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH U.C.C., Bethlehem. 610-865-6565 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610837-6051 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. HC 8/5.
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-2627186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. handicapped accessible, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun. – Worship 8:30/ 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath, 610-837-1741 Sun – Traditional and Contemporary at 9:30 a.m., Wed. Contemporary at 7 p.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2628101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., Wed.- Prayer Service 7 p.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m. HC 8/5.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m. HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy days – Mass 7/9 a.m. and 5 p.m. HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – Worship in the Air Conditioned Fellowship Hall 9:30 AM (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in the Church Grove) SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-7463910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 9 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 9 a.m., Sat. - Worship 5:30 p.m.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. 610-2628666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m. HC 8/5.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Summer Worship9:30 a.m.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. (Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m.
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30
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a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-2612910. HA Sun. – Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. (with child care) ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. w/child care ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton Sun. – Worship at 9 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Sat. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School stopped until September ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2626636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
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“Just As I Am”
Charlotte Elliot, a beautiful girl, was preparing herself for a great ball. Full of anticipation, she started out to her dressmaker. On the way, she met her pastor, an earnest, faithful man. He reasoned and pled with her to stay away from the ball and its degrading influences. Greatly vexed, she finally answered, “I wish you would mind your own business!” Charlotte, cheerful and vivacious, attended the ball—but her gaiety was forced, for thoughts of the pastor’s earnest entreaties kept passing through her mind. When she returned to her room her conscience made her wretched. After three days of misery she went to the minister. “For three days I have been the most wretched girl in the world,” she cried. “Now I want to be a Christian. What must I do?” “Just give yourself to the Lamb of God,” the pastor replied. “Come to Him just as you are!” “What! Just as I am?” Miss Elliot asked. “Do you know that I am one of the worst sinners in the world? How can God accept me just as I am?” Charlotte went to her room, knelt down and offered God her heart, guilty and vile as it was, to be cleansed. While she prayed, an overflowing peace filled her soul. As she pondered the miracle which had transpired within her by the grace of the Lord Jesus, she had a keen desire to write down the feelings of her heart. She penned: “Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me, and that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come.” Other stanzas followed. For over one hundred years this immortal hymn has helped repentant sinners find Christ. Jesus invites, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Come just as you are for He promises, “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37). Come singing the stanza, “Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.”
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Obituaries Barbara J. Caserto
Barbara J. (Mattson) Caserto, 72, of Lehigh To w n s h i p , died on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at home. She was the wife of William J. Caserto for 50 years. She was employed by Lehigh Valley Health Network in the patient education/administrative departments for 25 years. She and her husband also owned and operated Business Services Unlimited in Emmaus for 23 years, retiring in 2012. Born in Englewood, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Arnold and Edith Mattson. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville, and enjoyed being a hospital volunteer. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Denise Straub, of Walnutport; sons, Steven W. of Walnutport, and David of Bath; five grandchildren; sisters, Linda Schild of Palm Coast, FL and Kathleen Creamer of Saddle River, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday in St. Nicholas R.C. Church, Berlinsville, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions: L.V. Hospice or Pulmonary Hypertension Association of L.V., both c/o the funeral home.
David T. Costenbader
David T. Costenbader, 37, of Towam e n s i n g Twsp., Palmerton, died suddenly Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Jennifer L. (George) Costenbader since July 11, 2009. He was employed in the maintenance department of Blue Mountain Resort, Lower Towamensing Twsp., for the past 26 years.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Ronald R., Sr. and Roseann A. (Christman) Costenbader. He enjoyed working in general farming, helping to raise crops and cattle. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Besides his wife, surviving are daughters Aubrey, Lilly and Gracie, all at home; a sister, Renee Costenbader, of Palmerton; brothers, Ronald R., Jr. of Ashfield, Tom, James, Phil, Pat, Jason, all of Palmerton, Tim of Walnutport, Troy of Kunkletown, Eric of Kresgeville; aunts, uncles, cousins, numerous nieces and nephews. Two infant siblings preceded him in death. Service is Friday at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2916 Fireline Rd., Palmerton. Call 9-11 a.m. Friday in church. Interment Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville. Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton. Contributions: Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA, 919 Walnut St., Suite 700, Phila., PA 19107; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to a Charity of One’s Choice.
Lillian P. Brearman
Lillian P. Brearman, 80, of Walnutport, died on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Gnaden Huetten, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Clifford F. Brearman, Sr. for 43 years before he passed away in 2003. A 1956 graduate of Northampton High School, she was employed by the former ADJ Fashions in Cherryville, and later in Palmerton, where she was a sewing machine operator for many years before retiring. She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born in The Bronx, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Paula (Rosner) Faustner. Lillian was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Indianland; Oplinger-Hower American Legion Post #899, and the Roosevelt Democratic Club of Danielsville. Collecting recipes and playing Bingo were among her
favorite pastimes. Surviving are four daughters, Carolyn Long of Bath, Joyce Costenbader of Palmerton, Brenda Brearman of Walnutport, and Susan Wieand of Slatington; two sons, Clifford Brearman, Jr. of Easton and Scott Brearman of Northampton; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Faustner of Catasauqua and Rudolph Faustner of Moore Township; two sisters, Deborah Mast of Royersford and Carol Donovan of East Stroudsburg; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Kay. A public graveside service will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11 a.m. in Indianland Cemetery, Cherryville (Lehigh Township). There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Alzheimer’s Association, 617A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Roland Eustice
SEPT. 8, 1931 – AUG. 4, 2018 Roland Eustice, 86, of Nazareth, died on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at home. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Peruta) Eustice, who passed away on July 25, 2012. A 1950 graduate of Avoca High School, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. His most recent job was with Crayola, operating forklifts, until he retired in 1995. Born on Sept. 8, 1931 in Avoca, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matthews) Eustice. Roland was a member of House on the Rock Family Church, Wind Gap, and also attended Phillipsburg Alliance Church in New Jersey. He is survived by a brother, William Eustice, of Haskell, NJ; four nephews; and his caregiver for the past four years, Lacinda Jackson, of Pen Argyl. Preceding him in death were brothers, Tom and John Eustice, and a sister, Betty Eustice. Services were held on Thursday, Aug. 9 in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in Forks Cemetery with military honors.
Charles H. Fritz
Charles H. Fritz, 70, of Walnutport, died on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Susan A. (Reph) Fritz for 47 years, an anniversary which would have been celebrated on August 28. He worked in the cutting department at the DeVille Blouse Co. in Danielsville for 27 years. Born in Danielsville, he was a son of the late Betty (Snyder) Fritz and stepson of the late Frederick Deiter. Charles was a member of Christ U.C.C. Church, Walnutport. He was a former Assistant Fire Chief of the Diamond Fire
Co., Walnutport, and was a lifetime volunteer for that unit and the Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Tonya J. Smith-Green, of Slatington and Jennie S. Fritz of Walnutport; four Godchildren; two grandsons; and a sister, Barbara Barthold, of Seemsville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Barry Fritz, and a stepbrother, Donald Person. A funeral service was held on Monday morning in the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ U.C.C. Church, P.O. Box P, 309 Main St., Walnutport, PA 18088.
Nancy C. Kerbacher
OCT. 27, 1936 – AUG. 10, 2018 Nancy C. K e r b a c h e r, 81, of Moore To w n s h i p , died on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of the late William Kerbacher for 39 years before he passed away. A 1954 graduate of Nazareth High School, she was employed by the former Sportette Industries in Moore Township, where she worked as a presser for 35 years before retiring. She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born on Oct. 27, 1936 in Newburg, Lower Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen (Heckman) Minnich. Nancy loved to polka dance, which she and her husband enjoyed together, traveling to, various clubs and locations. More recently, she enjoyed word search puzzles. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Smith and Monica Semler, both of Northampton, and Janet Kerbacher, of Moore Township; a granddaughter and a greatgrandson; two brothers, Charles Minnich of Nazareth and Ronald Minnich of Wind Gap; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sonin-law, Steven Smith. Services will be private, at the convenience of the family, in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.
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then earned a Bachelor’s degree in business from Moravian College and began professional life as an Executive with the Boy Scouts of America. He went on to co-found Oakmont Real Estate and served his community as a real estate broker, appraiser and developer for 30 years. Born on August 26, 1935 in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Souver) Kovacs. Jim was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church and Young At Heart. He and Connie also volunteered with Meals on Wheels for many years. Jim loved to play golf and started playing as a caddy at the Bethlehem Steel Club at age 12 and was their first Caddy Champion. He played three years with the Moravian College golf team, which was undefeated in 1960, and was a charter member of Silver Creek Country Club. He was an avid reader and lifelong learner who cultivated a comprehensive knowledge of world history, politics and current events. He and Connie visited 50 countries. Above all, Jim was a man of integrity, strong faith and patriotism, who loved his family and friends beyond measure. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Ann Bertsch; sons, David and Robert Kovacs; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Saturday, August 11 in Assumption B.V.M. Church. Arrangements were made by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice
Eleanor M. Marsh
JAN. 30, 1940 – AUG. 8, 2018 Eleanor M. Marsh, 76, of Wind Gap, died on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Jack F. Marsh, Sr. for 47 years before he passed away in 2007. She attended Nazareth High School, and was a homemaker who cherished spending time with her family. Born on Jan. 30, 1940 in BushContinued on page 13
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AUG. 26, 1935 – AUG. 4, 2018 James E. Kovacs, 82, of Northampton, died on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Constance “Connie” B. (Piskiak) Kovacs for 59 years on August 22. After graduating from Hellertown High School in 1953, he served in the U.S. Army in Munich, Germany from 19541956 as a cryptographer. Jim
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kill Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Romig) Bender. Eleanor also enjoyed going to the casinos to play the slot games. Surviving are a daughter, Judylee A. Kocher of Saylorsburg; sons, Jack F. Marsh, Jr., of Northampton and Jim S. R. Marsh of Moore Township; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Llewellyn Bender, of Bushkill Township; five sisters, Dolores Vincovitch of Nazareth, Betty Ader of Effort, Sally Tucker of Florida, Cindy Hilbert of Bangor, and Penn Metzgar of Pen Argyl; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, besides her husband, were two brothers, Charles and Robert Bender, and a sister, Joanne Yeakel. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be offered in her memory to the family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.
William M. Matthias
AUG. 3, 1933 – AUG. 5, 2018 William M. “Willie” Matthias, 85, of Bath, formerly of Lower Nazareth Township, died on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 at Chandler Estates in Plainfield Township, following a brief battle with cancer. After attending Nazareth High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed by Beth-Hanover Supply Co., Inc., Bethlehem, where he worked as a delivery driver for 30 years before retiring in 1986. Willie previously worked for Elwood Faust Auto Parts in Lower Nazareth Township. Born on Aug. 3, 1933 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Charles F., Sr. and Edith M. (Skinner) Matthias. During his retirement, Willie became known for his penchant for scrapping metal. Hunting, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling were activities that he enjoyed and had many close friends at the Sleepy Hollow Hunting Club in Potter County. He was also a member of the Lower Nazareth and East Bath Rod & Gun Clubs, and Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co., and Trinity Evan. Lutheran Church, Hecktown. Surviving are two sisters, Marjorie Benner of Whitehall and Marlene Bridges of Georgia, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles F. Matthias, Jr., and a sister, Ardlene Sandt. A public graveside service with military honors was held on Saturday, Aug. 11 in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements
were made by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be offered to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Deborah A. Ponist
OCT. 26, 1951 – AUG. 11, 2018 Deborah A. Ponist, 66, of Plainfield Township (Nazareth), died on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at home. She was the wife of Martin J. Ponist for 44 years. She was a 1969 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and a 1972 graduate of Abington School of Nursing. A registered nurse, Deborah retired from Easton Hospital, where she spent the majority of her time working in the emergency room. She was instrumental in starting the Rape Crisis Center at Easton Hospital and also worked part-time as a substitute nurse at Pen Argyl High School. Born on Oct. 26, 1951 in Easton, she was a daughter of Lucy M. (Ceraul) Lugg of Pen Argyl and the late Norman B. Lugg. Deborah attended Grace United Methodist Church, Pen Argyl, and also served as treasurer for the Pen Argyl Green & White Youth Association, the Blue Valley Babe Ruth League, and served on the board of the Pen Argyl Alumni Association and the Pen Argyl Football Mother’s Club. She was an avid reader and enjoyed making ceramics. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Martin D. Ponist of Nazareth and Christopher R. Ponist of Mt. Bethel; two grandchildren and a third on the way; a sister, Lu Ann Haden of Lititz; three brothers, Donald B. Lugg of Newton, PA, Wayne R. Lugg of Seattle, WA, and David F. Lugg of Brownstown, PA; and nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held yesterday (Wednesday, Aug. 15) in the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Pen Argyl. Interment was in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be offered to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.
Drinda L. Greene-Snyder
Drinda L. (Berger) GreeneSnyder, 68, formerly of Pa l m e r t o n , died on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at Country Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Franklin D. Snyder since Sept. 6, 2009 and the late John S. Greene, who passed away in 2006. She was employed as an executive assistant for Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton, until retiring. Previously, she worked as a teller for the former Tri-County State Bank, W. Bow-
mans, and also operated her own beauty salon in Walnutport for many years. A 1967 graduate of Palmerton High School, she then graduated from Empire Beauty School, Allentown. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Merill H. and Arlene V. (Livengood) Berger of Palmerton. Besides her husband, she is survived by daughters, Kristine Skates of Lake Geneva, WI, and Jolene L. Madison of Spartanburg, SC; son, Kevin W. of Longview, TX; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Darrell of Slatington and Todd of Little Gap; nieces and nephews. Services were held this Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville. Call 10-11 a.m. in church. Interment is in Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery, Trachsville. Arrangements: Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton. Contributions: Alzheimer’s Association, PA Branch, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
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Estate of Margaret L. Ferreira, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Jay M. Ferreira, Executor of the Estate of Margaret L. Ferreira. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Jay M. Ferreira c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (8/9-8/23) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of MARY JANE RICKER, deceased, of the Township of Upper of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Diane L. Ricker, Executrix, on July 13, 2018. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Diane L. Ricker, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (8/16-8/30)
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Audit team will assist law enforcement in alleged theft Investigation in Northampton County Submitted by BARRY CICCOCIOPPO Concerned about alarming allegations, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said his audit team will assist in the investigation of missing funds at the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association in Northampton County. “I am making this audit an immediate priority after hearing from a VFRA leader about allegations of theft,” DePasquale said, noting that the allegations were turned over to law enforcement and are now part of a criminal
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“This is a matter of public confidence that must be addressed quickly and swiftly. I want to do anything possible to assist in this investigation. There must be an accounting of tax dollars,” DePasquale said. “I have heard from the leadership at the VFRA. I share their desire to be upfront with the public and be vigilant in vetting these allegations.” The VFRA received $72,681 in state funds in 2016. The money is to be used to maintain and purchase fire equipment, training, insurance and public safety. The last audit was released in February 2018 and examined the years of 2014 to 2016. As of Dec. 31, 2016, the VFRA had a cash balance of $87,283. “We must account for every penny of these funds which are used to help volunteer firefighters save lives and protect communities,” DePasquale said.
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Life in the ‘20s and ‘30s in Northampton, Coplay, Cementon, Catasauqua and our neighboring communities involved many of our families working in the cement, steel and silk industries. In Northampton many dents were employed at the resiAtlas Portland Cement Co. When Bill Heberling was a young man, his father told “to dress up because he was him for a job.” They walked out going to the By KERI LINDENMUTH Atlas and sat in the employment The 38th Annual Northamp- ing, puppet shows, bingo by the and basketball. office. Bath, Coplay, Whitehall Bath Lions Club, a beer tent, ton Community Days Fair and and Lehigh Cement were Performances included hiring sets in 1922. held by the Northampton was more. Proceeds from the event by the Balancing Ex- benefited the Exchange change Club from July 11 Club’s Swing Time Dolls, Art Quartet, Mr. Preston Everett looked to July community projects. Lucky 7, the 15 at The Northampton young Heberling and said, at Emil Shanta Band, Transmission MuniciIn addition to flying high “If pal Park Complex. in NOW, Social Call, the Paratrooper, spinning Flirtin’ with you’re as good as your father, we’ll The five-day event was circles the Mob, give you a job.” He started in the with fair food favorites, ridesfilled in the Teacups, and getting dizzy the Hot and Flamin’ Dick and Atlas Bag Factory, the present Rods. for in the Scrambler, fair-goers the entire family, musical could Northampton Banquet Meanwhile, a fireworks perfor- also try their Center. show His luck mances on two stages, face job was to tie cloth cement paint- balloon darts, can at games of lit up the fair’s final night. knock downs, bags. The boys tied 6,000 a day at the rate of 50 centsbags per thousand bags. Their goal was to earn three dollars a day, quite payday. Some days the boys a devent of the Great Depression. layed eating so they could meet Massive unemployment the quota. saw millions of able-bodied In those days the cement young plant men and women paid in cash. At Atlas, thousands on the unemployment rolls. of employees were paid from a The WPA Works Progress pay car, a railroad car that Admoved through the plant. Employees ministration attempted to provide jobs for Americans. would line up at the car, Mr. their brass checks with a show Heberling’s father worked for the number agency. Most and receive payment in a brown labor. His crewjobs were manual envelope. constructed the Most boys took the money cement rock walls around the Atlas quarry on home and gave the cash to their Heberling had Route 329. Mr. parents. If your parents gave been earning you $110 a month at two dollars you were a 2018 Scholarship winners.. million- he called “big the Atlas, which aire. Boys were hired at age 14. worked part money.” His son time in a shoe facThe workweek was six 9-hour days with one day at the Central Continued on page 7 Building, which was called a tinuation School. There ConEnglish 77th Year, Issue No. 29 and American history was taught www.homenew to the students. Many young spa.com Submitted by LIZ BRANDL men were sons of immigrant parents. The residents of Moravian nounce that they have awarded ster spearheads The ‘20s were a prosperous five scholarships to the effort to raise Hall Square are thrilled era to an- ployees. Resident student em- monies from individuals living at in the United States, but lifestyles Marilyn Brewchanged drastically with Continued on page 4 the ad-
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by KERI LINDENMUTH Seeing the people The 13th Annual Bikers Re- together, dedicating who come membering Bikers Memorial their and money to make the time Ride and Block Party was event held by and the children’s the Bath Fire Social Hall on Sat- is something eventwishes possible, urday, July 21. Over one hundred organizer and Bath Fire Social Hall President motorcyclists and motorcycle Page 9 en- Jimmy Pasquariello thusiasts alike came out looks forward to their support for both the show to as well. He makes it his perDream sonal mission to Come True Blue Ridge Chapter at the event and greet everyone and the Bath Volunteer Fire thank them for De- coming. partment, who joined together “I know everyone by name,” with the Bath Fire Social he Hall the first time in the event’s for says. He also makes it his mission ry. Proceeds from the eventhistoto split in half, benefiting bothwere talk to the children. After all, he orsays, “this is all for them.” When ganizations and their important Sean Miller, one of the “Dream” causes. children arrived at Two “Dream” children and he and Pasquariello the event, their families were in attendance greeted the crowd with smiles and high to see the bikes take off fives. for Members of Borough nearly two-hour memorial their ride and State Representative Council through scenic Northampton Marcia Hahn were also in attendance County. to show their support, while The ride, which was started by teen community businessesfourthe late “Big” Al Warner, and Page 15 Dream Come True granthelps organizations served as sponsors. the After their run, riders wishes of seriously, chronically, enjoyed food provided by Grumpy’s and terminally ill children. and the Bath firefighters, BBQ Dr. Ed Miller, on the board as well for as beer from Banko. the nonprofit’s Blue Ridge They could Chap- also try their luck ter, looks forward to the at a tricky tray every year and sometimes event raffle. even Those who were joins in on his own bike. unable to the event, but would still make like support either Dream Come to ----------------------Blue Ridge Chapter or the True Bath It is a great run. The Volunteer Fire Department, make a check payable to can people here are really organization either and send it to the nice. We are really Bath Fire Social Hall. Page 16 appreciative.
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By KERI LINDENMUTH With family rides, funnel and fireworks, a summer cake, tion was in full swing in tradithe ough of Bath despite the Borweather. Bath Community rainy ran from July 21 to July Days Carl L. Rehrig Park. It 28 at kicked off with the Bikers Remembering Bikers event at Bath Social Hall and finished with Saturdaynight fireworks. Besides Flowers, a staple of the funnel town, cake Neighbors, customers, celebrated its 50th anniversary coun- roast, from Fancy Funnels, a pig cil-members and employees and food served up by the with a ribbon cutting and open past and present Bath Volunteer Fire Department, house. gathered celebrate with refreshments to there was no shortage of enterand tainment, stories of the business’s with bands performhistory. Bath Mayor Fiorella ReginelliMirabito spoke to the crowd about the shop’s legacy and reputation before congratulating owner Kathleen Hayes-Reph on the milestone.
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